Sharp has introduced new A4 colour MFPs and printers that are designed to be environmentally conscious, secure and compact to meet the changing needs of today’s work environment.
Whether employees are working in the office or at home – or a combination thereof – their demands of their printer are evolving. They want it to be efficient and secure but also compact as space is often at a premium – whether that be because an office has downsized or working in the confines of a home office.
And, increasingly, they want their printer to fit in with the company’s sustainability goals too as concern about climate change increases.
But printer manufacturers are alive to these changing demands and are producing new printer lines that align with the demands of their customers.
The latest to do this is Sharp, which has launched a new line of environmentally conscious smart office products, the BP-C131WD A4 Colour MFP and the BP-C131PW A4 Colour printer. Designed to meet the evolving needs of modern workplaces, both products are not only compact and built with robust security but also offer improved environmental credentials.
Reduced environmental impact
With sustainability a high priority for many businesses large and small today, printers need to do their bit to contribute towards sustainability goals. To this end, the BP-C131WD and the BP-C131PW models are both built with up to 50% recycled plastic, further supporting Sharp’s commitment to sustainability. The products’ packaging is made of fully recyclable corrugated cardboard, eliminating the need for polystyrene.
Both models feature a compact design that uses fewer parts. Additionally, advanced fusing technology ensures the devices offer the best power consumption in their class, helping businesses reduce their overall environmental footprint.
Compact design for optimised workspaces
With a compact footprint of just 410mm x 410mm, the BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW are among the smallest devices in their class. These space-saving machines are ideal for any office or home office environment, as they can fit into the smallest of spaces while delivering powerful performance.
Robust security
When printers are aimed at the office or home environment then security must be paramount with the increasing numbers of threats to businesses from cyber criminals.
With this in mind, Sharp’s new print devices are equipped with a robust set of security features, ensuring business-critical documents and data are always protected. The comprehensive range of security features includes data encryption and erasure, TLS 1.3 support, user authentication and remote firmware updates, ensuring peace of mind for organisations handling sensitive information.
Award-winning design
Many customers also value ease-of-use when choosing a printer, and Sharp has catered to this demand. The BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW are equipped with a 4-inch colour touchscreen and offer easy, user-friendly operation, consistent with Sharp’s other devices, ensuring a seamless experience across the product range.
The BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW are also already award winners. They were awarded the 2024 Good Design Award for their exceptional design and sustainability efforts. The award recognises the A4 colour MFP/printer series as the world’s smallest footprint in its class, noting its compact, integrated design and environmentally conscious materials.
Ben Lake, senior product manager for MFP and Printer Products at Sharp Europe, stated:
“We recognise the changing needs of organisations, including an increasing focus on sustainability. Our new A4 devices are compact, secure and environmentally responsible, meeting the needs of modern workplaces. By incorporating recycled materials, reducing energy consumption and delivering powerful functionality in a small footprint, we’re enabling organisations to meet their environmental goals without compromising on workplace productivity.”
The BP-C131WD and BP-C131PW are available now.
